Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Pontiac Grand Am has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 396 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 148 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 97 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 54 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Visibility 23 complaints
Of the 396 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 396 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Pontiac Grand Am has below-average reliability, indicated by a significant number of complaints and 4 recalls. Issues with the electrical system are prevalent, contributing to safety hazards. Other common problems include exterior lighting and engine cooling, which increase maintenance costs. The vehicle's frequent issues require regular attention, and evidence suggests moderate reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | very common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$300 | common |
| Engine cooling | 70,000–120,000 miles | $250–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Belt and hose inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Persistent electrical issues
- Lighting system failures
- Overheating engine
- Brake performance issues
- Steering irregularities
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.